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TVB 241T

1978 Honda XL250S

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,723 mi
Last recorded2,723 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Honda XL250S12,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 241T
MakeHonda
ModelXL250S
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 2,723 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Slight Binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 2,614 miles

Front Front Tyre has slight cracking around side walls.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2016 2,421 miles

Front Slight Cracking around Sidewalls of Front Tyre.

Pass 18 May 2015 2,081 miles

Tyres have Slight Cracking around Sidewall.

Fail 18 May 2015 2,081 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Tyres have Slight Cracking around Sidewall.

How Reliable is the Honda XL250S?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
121
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
Horn not working 11
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 8
Direction indicator not working 8
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TVB 241T is a 1978 Honda XL250S in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Honda XL250S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 12,148 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda XL250S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVB 241T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda XL250S typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this Honda XL250S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVB 241T?

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What year was TVB 241T registered?

TVB 241T is a 1978 Honda XL250S, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is TVB 241T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 241T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVB 241T have outstanding finance?

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